How Does Background Noise Affect Concentration?

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How Does Background Noise Affect Concentration?Jerrod SatterleyABSTRACTWhy I turn on the TV: 10% to watch shows, 90% to use it as background noise so I feel less lonely while I’m on the internetMETHODOLOGY90 Person Random Sampling30 random subjects aged 18-30, 15 Men 15 Women30 random subjects aged 30-50, 15 Men 15 Women30 random subjects aged 50-70, 15 Men 15 WomenQUALITATIVE INTERVIEW1. How would you consider your average level of concentration while working on a specific project?

2. What types and how much background noise is there normally in your most frequently used workspace?

3. How do you react to the presence or absence of background noise while working on a specific project?

4. How does the presence or absence of background noise affect your level of concentration?

5. How much stress would you contribute to not being able to concentrate from the presence or absence of background noise?DATA COLLECTIONPre-Event interviewThree soundproof roomsNo background noiseIntermittent background noiseConstant background noiseKids short storyQuizPost-Event interviewDISCUSSIONHow many people require complete silence to concentrate?

How many people require background noise to concentrate?

Does specific background noise allow/prevent you from concentrating more or less?